GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 12th June. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff starting from June 30, 2024. The current Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Manoj C Pande, demits office on the same day.
Born on July 01, 1964, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi joined the Indian Army in December 1984. Throughout his 40-year career, he has held various important positions, including commanding the 18 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regiment, 26 Sector Assam Rifles Brigade, and serving as Inspector General of Assam Rifles (East) and 9 Corps.
Prior to his current role, Lt Gen Dwivedi served as Director General Infantry and General Officer Commanding in Chief at the Northern Command headquarters from 2022 to 2024.
He is an alumnus of Sainik School Rewa, National Defence College, and US Army War College, among others. He holds an M Phil in Defence & Management Studies and two Masters Degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Science.
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has been honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards.
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